Kalanchoe tomentosa (Pussy Ears)

Botanical name: Kalanchoe tomentosa

Common names: Pussy Ears, Panda Plant

Family: Crassulaceae

Origin: Madagascar

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Hardiness: 30°F

Densely leafy shrub to 2 ft high branching from base; leaves and stems velvety, leaves 3" long and 1" wide with blotches on margins and at tips; yellow-green flowers. Kalanchoe tomentosa need full sun to light shade, or bright indirect lighting in the home. They need a well-drained soil and warm temperatures. Plants are watered and allow to dry thoroughly before watering again. During the winter months, plants are watered only enough to keep the leaves from shriveling.

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